In this Section

Issues: Smart Growth

Another Cost of Sprawl
The Effects of Land Use on Wastewater Utility Costs

Appendix A
National Association of Rate Utility Consultants Recommended Chart of Accounts, Water Utility

NARUC Recommended Uniform Chart of Accounts, Water Utility

Utility Plant (Capital) Accounts (partial)

Land and Rights

Collecting and Impoundment

Wells and Springs

Infiltration Galleries and Tunnels

Supply Mains

Pumping Equipment

Water Treatment Equipment

Distribution Reservoirs and Standpipes

Transmission and Distribution Mains

Operation and Maintenance Expense

Source of Supply Expenses

Operation

Maintenance

Treatment Expenses

Operation

Maintenance

Transportation and Distribution (Conveyance) Expenses

Operations

Customer Accounts Expenses

Operations

Maintenance

Administrative and General Expenses

Terrific analysis of LEED-ND by the National Trust: posted by Kaid Benfield, 12/2/08
Green, affordable, walkable, beautiful: Seattle’s High Point neighborhood: posted by Kaid Benfield, 12/1/08
How to tame a freeway - put a park on top: posted by Kaid Benfield, 11/28/08

10/10/2008: A Mixed Finish for 2008 Environmental Bills in California, Says NRDC
10/1/2008: California Law Will Reduce Climate Pollution Through Better Transportation and Land Use
9/23/2008: NRDC Urges Governor to Sign Bills to Reduce Global Warming and Ports Pollution

For Business:: Building Green; Market Innovation; Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2)
NRDC Cool Sites:: It's Your Nature; GreenDay+NRDC
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